Did you know

"The Top 20 things you should look for before buying a purebred"  Here are some tips on what to look for as well as some questions to ask.

Always physically check the dog:

1. Check the inside of the ears

(You're checking for mites-black pencil dot specs that move, a yeasty odor and/or any bruises/cuts)

2. Check the skin and fur

(Are there any fleas, ticks, ringworms or bruises/cuts?

3. Check inside the mouth for discoloration, bleeding and/or a foul smell

(You’re smelling for an infection)

4. Last the nose and eyes

(Is the nose dry or excreting any fluid? Are the eyes crusty or have excess eye goop? Do they look clouded?)

　

Ask questions:

5. Is the puppy current on vaccinations?

6. Are there any health issues, hereditary or not?

7. Was the puppy a result of in-breeding?

8. Were there any complications during pregnancy or during birth?

9. Did the Veterinarian give the puppy a clean bill of health?

10. Did the puppy test positive for anything?

(Parvo or Worms)

11. Is the puppy a purebred, are the parents registered, and is the puppy registered?

　

Ask for proof

12. Do you have documentation from the Veterinarian showing proof of vaccinations and a clean bill of health?

(This would show if the puppy tested positive for anything)

13. Any other veterinarian documentation

(Such as if the puppy was born at the hospital, it would prove their was no complications)

14. If purebred, ask to see the parent’s paperwork and his paperwork

15. Finally ask if you have permission to verify all health related questions with the veterinarian

(Be sure they call the veterinarian first and give permission for you to get the info.)

　

Be cautious

16. Make sure you look up the Veterinarians phone number and not to assume the phone number they gave you is true. There are people who forge veterinary paperwork and have a friend or family member on the other side of the phone number they gave you.

17. If they do not have any paperwork on them, take the steps to contact their veterinarian with their permission.

18.If they claim that the puppy is a purebred but have no paperwork for them or the parents and they are charging you money for the puppy, in my opinion don't get the puppy. There is no proof the puppy is purebred without the proper paperwork. People pay breeders for purebreds because they are proven to be a purebred. Without the paperwork on the parents or the puppy, it's just another puppy.

19. Watch for evasiveness, a peddler not answering questions usually means they are hiding something or lying about something.

20. If they refuse permission for you to get the info from the veterinarian, they are probably lying about the puppy's health

　


As a final note, information is they key. The more you have the more you know so you don't end up paying big time in the end.

Thank you for seizing this opportunity to learn and assist in the prevention of animal cruelty. Many pets everyday are subdued to neglect and abuse. This has been a growing concern for quite some time and is not an issue to be taken lightly. Our pets cannot speak for themselves through words as we can. So we must speak for them. Whether you have a Rex, Daisy, Mr. Whiskers or even a Mr. Cheeks these pets have made their way into our hearts and into our families. They are no longer just our simple companion, our guard dog, or even our mice traps. We buy them so much necessities now or days; clothes, expensive food, the newest toys, jewel encrusted collars, carrying bags, strollers, birthday gifts and even go about and make them apart of our holiday celebrations.

However many pets do not have this good fortune. Many pets are forced to remain outside with no shelter during a thunderstorm. Soaking wet by the next day to come and forced to remain until the sun warms and dries them. Dogs and puppies alike smacked for having a mere accident on the floor and thrown for jumping on the couch. When all they wanted was a little attention. Many dogs are subjected to harsh and abusive conditions everyday and all they want is a family to love them and show them how much they mean to you. Instead they find themselves in a home with someone who has an anger problem or someone who just doesn't care for them or cannot afford them.

Do your part as an animal lover and watch out for these guys. Turn in their unloving and undeserving owners. This week is dedicated to those pets. The pets that cannot speak for themselves and inform the proper people that their parents are abusing them, neglecting them and not showing them the love they deserve. After all they never asked to be placed in that home, they were forced to.